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His Lemon-Coloured Vest

Posted on June 4, 2022 by crispina kemp

Beau Jest Was the best In his lemon-coloured vest Improperly dressed Was his admission Without that tickety-boo addition Didn’t matter his crimson spats That protected his shoes from sharp-clawed cats Nor his colourful cravats Without his vest Life had no … Continue reading →

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CCC186: A Train of Thought

Posted on June 2, 2022 by crispina kemp

I’m on a train A train of thought I thought this was my station Turns out it’s the day of the Queen’s Coronation Hopping back on that train Riding a while and at the next thought I’ll hop off again … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #186

Posted on June 1, 2022 by crispina kemp

Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Coastal Flowers

Posted on May 31, 2022 by crispina kemp

Flowers seen along the way when we walked from Lowestoft to Gorleston, mostly on cliffs. Enjoy… Hope you enjoyed. That’s all for now folks. Check in next week for a different plant community…

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Bred in Captivity

Posted on May 30, 2022 by crispina kemp

There was a fuss A to-do The day the animals escaped from the zoo There was dissent And much disapproval At the suggestion of the zoo’s removal Bred in captivity Unequipped for urban survival Freedom was good but not a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Back Down to the Sea

Posted on May 29, 2022 by crispina kemp

Resuming the walk from Lowestoft to Gorleston on 15th May, we’d reached Corton Woods… now to continue Having untangled ourselves from the web of paths, we head back to the sea… to find it’s almost low tide. Truly So we … Continue reading →

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Train Spotting

Posted on May 28, 2022 by crispina kemp

On 20th May we went to Sheringham on North North Coast. The weather wasn’t good, but the trains* were… Numbered, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek * North Norfolk Heritage Railway

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CCC185: Always Remembered

Posted on May 26, 2022 by crispina kemp

The others were tall and elegant, with bodies well-formed and gowns structured and firm. She was short, her body weak and weedy, her gown flimsy, easily torn. They had a sameness, she was different; when together, she stood out, alone … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #185

Posted on May 25, 2022 by crispina kemp

Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Flowers of Sand and Peat

Posted on May 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

Where the bus stops there is a park, quite delightful with ornamental trees, a cafe, music concerts, and run-around-lawns for the kids. We pass through on the way to the promenade… Even the concrete promenade has flowers… for those with … Continue reading →

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